1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1971 Morris Marina
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Morris Marina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Morris Marina would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1971 Morris Marina. (95 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye should accelerate faster than 1971 Morris Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye weights approximately 219 kg more than 1971 Morris Marina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (226 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Morris Marina. (144 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Morris Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1971 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Lancia | Morris |
| Model | 037 Rallye | Marina |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 95 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 957 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2440 mm |
